The Mysteries of Asteroids

What are asteroids primarily composed of?

• Metal

• Rock

• Ice

Where is the asteroid belt located?

• Between Earth and Mars

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Between Jupiter and Saturn

What is a common trait shared by all asteroids?

• They have atmospheres

• They orbit the sun

• They have moons

What are Near-Earth Objects (NEOs)?

• Asteroids that orbit the sun

• Asteroids located in the asteroid belt

• Asteroids with orbits that bring them close to Earth

What can the composition of an asteroid reveal?

• The age of the asteroid

• The conditions in the early solar system

• The distance of the asteroid from the sun

Where are most asteroids primarily located in our solar system?

• between Venus and Earth

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Beyond Neptune

How does an asteroid's distance from the sun affect its orbital period?

• Distance has no impact on orbital period

• Closer asteroids have longer orbital periods

• Closer asteroids have shorter orbital periods

An asteroid's shape is always spherical.

• true

• false

An asteroid's orbit depends on its shape.

• true

• false

How do asteroids relate to planet formation?

• They have no connection

• They are potential building blocks

• They are completed planets